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Matthew Shepard's Legacy: Judy Shepard’s Fight for Change

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Can you imagine the profound impact of losing a child, and simultaneously choosing to transform that pain into a global drive for change? Our journey today is a deeply moving and powerful one as Brad sits with Judy Shepard, the courageous mother of Matthew Shepard, whose tragic murder laid the groundwork for a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights. Join them in this intimate conversation as they walk through the haunting night of Matthew's demise, the worldwide response it ignited, and the inspiring resilience of a mother's love leading to seismic shifts in societal attitudes.
In our candid conversation, we delve into how Matthew's horrifying end lit the fire of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, instigating the creation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Judy generously shares her story of transforming personal loss into a powerful force for change, fueled by the contributions of thousands and ironically bolstered by anti-gay protesters. We explore the Foundation's ongoing work since the enactment of the Matthew Shepard James Bird Federal Hate Crime Prevention Act in 2009, and its unremitting advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
This episode concludes with a heartwarming discourse on the power of love and the necessity of offering support to those around us. We invite you to accompany us on this emotional journey, a celebration of Matthew Shepard's life and the monumental changes spurred by his untimely loss.
Mathew Shepard Foundation website
Foundation of Social Media:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Threads
Matthew Shepard is a Friend of Mine for sale or rent on Amazon Prime
The Celebration of Life and Interment of Matthew Shepard on YouTube
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Can you imagine the profound impact of losing a child, and simultaneously choosing to transform that pain into a global drive for change? Our journey today is a deeply moving and powerful one as Brad sits with Judy Shepard, the courageous mother of Matthew Shepard, whose tragic murder laid the groundwork for a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights. Join them in this intimate conversation as they walk through the haunting night of Matthew's demise, the worldwide response it ignited, and the inspiring resilience of a mother's love leading to seismic shifts in societal attitudes.
In our candid conversation, we delve into how Matthew's horrifying end lit the fire of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, instigating the creation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Judy generously shares her story of transforming personal loss into a powerful force for change, fueled by the contributions of thousands and ironically bolstered by anti-gay protesters. We explore the Foundation's ongoing work since the enactment of the Matthew Shepard James Bird Federal Hate Crime Prevention Act in 2009, and its unremitting advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
This episode concludes with a heartwarming discourse on the power of love and the necessity of offering support to those around us. We invite you to accompany us on this emotional journey, a celebration of Matthew Shepard's life and the monumental changes spurred by his untimely loss.
Mathew Shepard Foundation website
Foundation of Social Media:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Threads
Matthew Shepard is a Friend of Mine for sale or rent on Amazon Prime
The Celebration of Life and Interment of Matthew Shepard on YouTube
Transcripts
Transcripts and more on the Queer We Are podcast website.
Connect with Brad

Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
Queer We Are logo created by Umeworks

  continue reading

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